TGI Friday's Restaurant Copycat Recipes: Green Bean Fries

By Lady Butterfly

Ingredients

• Wasabi Cucumber Ranch Dip:
• 1/2 cup bottled ranch dressing (Hidden Valley is best)
• 1/4 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, minced
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon wasabi powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• Green Beans:
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth
• 6 -8 ounces fresh green beans
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs or 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• vegetable shortening, for frying or vegetable oil

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from tgifridaysathome.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

To make the Dip:

Combine dip ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. Place in bowl; cover and chill till ready to use. Dip will thicken as it chills.

Place beans in the broth. Bring to a boil and cook 15 minutes, then place in cold water to stop cooking process. Mix beaten egg with milk in a shallow bowl. Measure 1 cup of flour into another shallow bowl.

Combine bread crumbs, 3/4 teaspoons salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder into a third bowl.

Take a handful of beans out of the water and shake off excess liquid. Coat the beans with the flour, shaking to remove excess flour. Dip the beans, one at a time, into egg/milk mixture, then dip in breadcrumb mixture. Place the beans on a plate until all are coated.

Heat the shortening or oil to 350°F in a heavy skillet(or use deep fryer). Use enough to cover the beans, about 1 1/2 inches. Fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. To serve, place on a large platter and serve with the wasabi cucumber ranch dip. Enjoy!